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Jongmyo Shrine

French: Sanctuaire de Jongmyo
The Jongmyo Shrine is a World Heritage site in South Korea defined by the UNESCO in 1995 and definitely a recommended cultural sightseeing location.
It is on position 259 (292, 429) in our monthly survey..

"Jongmyo is the oldest and most authentic of the Confucian royal shrines to have been preserved. Dedicated to the forefathers of the Joseon dynasty (1392–1910), the shrine has existed in its present form since the 16th century and houses tablets bearing the teachings of members of the former royal family. Ritual ceremonies linking music, song and dance still take place there, perpetuating a tradition that goes back to the 14th century."
Copyright © 1992 2014 UNESCO/World Heritage Centre. All rights reserved."

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